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Blackcurrant Ben Sarek
Blackcurrant Ben Sarek

Blackcurrant Ben Sarek

£9.99

High yielding currant variety. A compact shrub that only grows to about 1.2m (4ft) tall, but has in-bred frost resistance and...

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Plant description

High yielding currant variety. A compact shrub that only grows to about 1.2m (4ft) tall, but has in-bred frost resistance and some resistance to mildew. In mid-July, a heavy crop of large blackcurrants is produced which are perfect for serving fresh or made into jams, jellies or pies. The fruit should be picked quickly before it falls.
Position

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Flowering period

Flowering period

July

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

5 year guarantee

5 year guarantee

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
July
Product Code
PL30002944

Care guide

These bare root plants will be approx 1 year old. When they arrive, soak the roots in water for an hour or two, before planting out. Blackcurrants can be planted from October to March, preferably in the autumn when the soil is still warm. Prepare the ground well before planting by removing all weeds and incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure into the area. Once planted, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure every spring, as well as a nitrogen and potassium fertiliser. Make sure the plant is watered in dry weather and net the plants to protect the currants from birds.

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